Definition of phobia
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
-phobia
noun combining formDefinition of -phobia (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: exaggerated fear of
acrophobia
2
: intolerance or aversion for
photophobia
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The first known use of phobia was in 1786
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